What to Know About Tuition & Fees
Knowing the tuition you'll have to pay to attend Colorado School of Mines lets you prepare a budget for your college years. Check out the figures below to understand how Colorado School of Mines' cost compares to other colleges and if you should arrange for tuition increases.
How Does Colorado School of Mines Measure Up To Other Schools?
The following table outlines how Mines measures up to other schools nationally, regionally and by state.
| Nationwide | Rocky Mountains | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
In-State Tuition Offered
Mines tuition and fees is dramatically lowered for residents of Colorado. For in-state students, tuition and fees is set at $18,386 for the 2017 - 2018 year, 50.9% off the price charged to out-of-state students. Tuition is $16,170 and fees $2,216.
Mines out-of-state students paid $37,436 in fees and tuition in 2017 - 2018. $2,216 was charged for fees, and $35,220 was charged for tuition.
Look at the table below to see 2017 - 2018 academic year costs.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $35,220 | $2,216 | $37,436 |
| In-State | $16,170 | $2,216 | $18,386 |
See Mines cost per credit hour here.
Tuition and Fees Projection
Colorado School of Mines tuition and fees for out-of-state students grew at an average annual rate of 3.7% over the past 5 years. In the same time period, tuition grew by 3.9% and fees grew by 1.1%. Based on this, we estimate the cost of tuition and fees for this year will total $38,806.
For a two-year degree, we estimate tuition and fees will be $79,033 and for a four year degree to be $163,956. This does not include additional costs including room and board, books, and transportation.
The following chart shows projected future fees and tuition which includes residency based discounts for undergraduates at Mines.
Pay attention to how much college fees and tuition is increasing annually. At most schools students will end up paying a greater price for their final year of college than they did for their first.
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